If I could reccomend get a bow that is 40-45lbs to start. I warned you it is addicting. LOL And make sure you look for stress cracks and limb twist. Lots of nice old Bear bows out there (Look at the Kodiaks and the Grizzly). Other good ones to look at are wing and Ben pearson. And I'd say get one that is about 58-60"" if you are getting a recurve.